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Lovely circa 1890 Victorian Hardwood Games Compendium Chess Horse Racing Dice

About the Item

We are delighted to offer for sale this original Victorian games compendium with a complete suite of games This is a very well made and comprehensive suite, there is a chess board and pieces, backgammon, horse racing with cast iron hand painted pieces, tiddly winks, a marble game, bridge, dice and so on Dimensions: Height 10cm Width 33.5cm Depth 20cm This item is available for collection from our Wimbledon warehouses. Condition: Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description around condition Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of cracking creasing and wear, we recommend regular waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.94 in (10 cm)Width: 13.19 in (33.5 cm)Depth: 7.88 in (20 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    West Sussex, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2823321356652

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